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Consumer debt shapes American lives so thoroughly that it seems eternal and immortal, but it’s actually relatively new to the financial world.
Claims circulating on the Internet — some from dentists' websites — suggest toothpaste isn't necessary for dental health. Is that true?
A college education currently provides roughly a 10% rate of return, beating the long-term performance of equities.
London’s busiest airport seems to be rebounding well from the pandemic — but Istanbul has better prospects in the long run.
A new analysis suggests previous "total cost of ownership" studies overlooked key factors.
Still, the author's main argument wasn't totally discredited.
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More CPAs are retiring than are joining the field. What’s going on? Forensic accountant Kelly Richmond Pope explains.
Lab-grown meat may work better as a complement to animal agriculture rather than a replacement of it.
Meet the world's largest landowners.
Centuries ago, the typical British coffeehouse was more like a "school without a master" than a place to grab a quick boost of caffeine.
The Shirky Principle states that "institutions will try to preserve the problem to which they are the solution."
Maintain peace of mind during tax season by correctly filling out your W-4.
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I think, therefore I am (rich).
Uncover the high cost of raising a family and discover strategies to make it more manageable and rewarding.
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Becoming a renter in today’s economy may be a smart decision for some people.
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The story of China is the story of global economics.
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A study out of Sweden shows that the highest earning men are slightly less intelligent than those just below them on the economic ladder.
Smart investors recognize that the stock market doesn’t exist in a vacuum.
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Some effective altruists “earn to give” — they make as much money as they can and then donate most of it to charities.
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These money experts say you can buy happiness. There are some red flags to look out for, though.
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Personal finance advice is often over-simplified and fails to consider economic research or people’s unique circumstances.
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Despite being called the "dismal science," economics impacts our lives every day. Here, we look at seven of the greatest economists in history.
Day trading has the potential to yield incredible profits, but without a time machine, you’re unlikely to achieve them.
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The “money taboo” is not a single taboo, but rather an amalgamation of several smaller taboos tied to gender and socioeconomic class.
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If comedies do get made today, they usually bypass the big screen and go straight to streaming platforms.
The Athenian rich paid their taxes because they craved the social success of being perceived as "useful."
For college students, it's the early afternoon.
Goodbye, Arabica? Learn to love Liberica.